1999 Nissan Frontier Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 13%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,078miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 Nissan Frontier, 13% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,078 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Exhaust manifold crack on right of the engine. Loud clicking noises due to hole in exhaust manifold/headers. I spoke with a midas employee and he said that its a common problem for 1999 Nissan Frontier se's. Not only is it an emission problem but could very well harm the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10112172, filed 2005-02, 42,600 miles“Exhaust manafold leak/crack. Took it to a mechanic, he stated cracks exhaust manafolds were common, and he has fixed several. I am concerned that that that exhaust gas may leak into the passenger compartment.”
NHTSA complaint #10122551, filed 2005-05, 90,000 miles“Check engine light on, dealer says I need a new transmission. (this truck has been to the dealer many times to have a chassis noise checked out with no probem found by the dealer.)”
NHTSA complaint #10000789, filed 2003-01, 60,078 miles“Dt: contact owns a 1999 Nissan Frontier. While driving on highway truck got down to 30 MPH. Vehicle kept going, engine was running rougher than usual. One day it will run fine and then the next day it will mess up again. It was taken 2 years before by consumer's husband purchased the vehicle new. Consumer had to drive on the shoulder of road to get her vehicle home .consumer took vehicle to a total car care center and was told that the codes that were showing up were EGR system problem. After taken the vehicle to the total car care center vehicle ran well for awhile. Vehicle had a new tune up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10138264, filed 2005-09, 14 miles“Problem 1) difficult to start when engine is hot and truck has sat for 1-4 hours problem 2) vibration in driveline under light acceleration in overdrive and when truck bed has weight in it viration occurs all the time. Dealer had truck for three times before deciding to shim the rearend which has not helped any. I believe the problem is with nissans brand new transmission that is in this truck but it seems they dont want to accept that fact. I have gone as far as to have a Nissan engineer from denver look at this truck but still no fix. …”
NHTSA complaint #704566, filed 1999-03Related service bulletins
- 10015857Jun 15, 20051998-2000 frontier & xterra with ka24 engine; mil with dtc p0400, p0402, rough idle, drivability incidents, difficulty passing I/m test for no x update
- 10015983May 25, 2005Mil with dtc p0400, p0402, rough idle, drivability incidents, difficulty setting egr srt.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 9 | 7% |
| 2007 | 62 | 12% |
| 2006 | 74 | 12% |
| 2005 | 106 | 20% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 | 11 | 9% |
| 2001 | 22 | 16% |
| 2000 | 9 | 5% |
| 1999 | 10 | 13% |
| 1998 | 10 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1999 Nissan Frontier
19 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Nissan Frontier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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